For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,661 students in Richland Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland Parish, LA are Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham Junior High School and Delhi Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richland Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2306 Hwy. 183
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-6495
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Mangham Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
113 Mcconnell Street
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Mangham, LA 71259
(318) 248-2729
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Delhi Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6940 Hwy 17
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-0433
Grades: K-12
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Grades: PK-8
| 335 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Toombs Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rayville Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 Hwy. 3048
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Rayville, LA 71269
(318) 728-3618
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Richland Parish 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richland Career Center At Archibald (Closed 2006)
Special Education School
3768 Hwy 15
Archibald, LA 71218
(318) 248-2461
Archibald, LA 71218
(318) 248-2461
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richland Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richland Parish, LA include Holly Ridge Elementary School, Mangham Junior High School and Delhi Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland Parish?
6 public middle schools are located in Richland Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland Parish?
Richland Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Richland Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richland Parish include: Holly Ridge Elementary School vs. Delhi Charter School, Delhi Charter School vs. Holly Ridge Elementary School
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